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Originate Now: Transform How You Create
by The Happy Kind, Jessica Higgins Chapman
Welcome to Originate Now, created by The Happy Kind! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress, and it also increases positive emotions. So, whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want, now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin. Join me, Jessica Higgins Chapman (entertainment professional with 500+ TV credits, storyteller, entrepreneur, and mama), each week! I'm providing practical tools and easy to implement strategies to help you get creating and create each day with intention.Originate Now is not about doing more, it’s about doing the things that matter, on purpose.No more waiting for the 'perfect' moment. No more hesitation. Originate Now is about taking action in the present. Join us by subscribing now, to make sure you get every episode!
Episodes
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Just 10 Minutes: The Creative Reset That Will Transform Your Creative Life
Produced by The Happy Kind In this special end-of-year episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman invites you into a gentle creative reset and challenge— one that doesn’t require a weekend retreat or a total life overhaul. Instead, she shares the practice that helped her reconnect with...
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Navigating Creative Feedback: How to Decode Notes and Improve Your Work
Produced by The Happy Kind Feedback is part of the creative process, but that doesn’t make it easy. In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman talks about one of the most unavoidable parts of creative work: notes. Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, designer, or working creative,...
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Why You’re Not Behind: Trusting the Long Road of Your Creative Journey
Produced by The Happy Kind In episode 18 of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman discusses the often lengthy and long road to finishing creative work — why it takes time, why that’s not a bad thing, the significance of defining success beyond immediate outcomes, and how to make peace with the...
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Reinventing Your Creative Self: The Art of Becoming
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the art and psychology of reinvention and why it’s never too late to reimagine your life, your work, or your creative identity. From identity shifts to creative pivots, she shares how each version of you...
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Creating in Uncertain Times: How to Stay Inspired When Life Feels Unstable
Produced by The Happy Kind In today’s episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman dives into a timely and personal topic: how to keep creating and stay inspired when life feels uncertain. Whether it’s career changes, personal transitions, or the heaviness of what’s happening in the world, we all face waves…
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Pause. Reflect. Create: The Transformative Power of Journaling for Creativity
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the transformative power of journaling — not just as a habit, but as a tool for reflection, creativity, and intentional living. Jess dives into simple ways to use journaling to reconnect with your “why,” unlock new…
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Why Every Creative Needs a Third Place: The Power of Community and Connection
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of the Third Place: meaningful spaces between home and work that generate connection, creativity, and belonging. Sociologist Ray Oldenburg first coined the term “Third Place” to describe the...
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Curating Your Joy: How Intentional Joy Boosts Creativity, Focus, and Well-Being
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, host Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the transformative power of curating joy as a daily practice — and how it directly fuels creativity, focus, and your overall well-being. Too often, joy is treated as an afterthought, a reward for...
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Creative Clarity: How to Prioritize Projects with Purpose and Start Now
Produced by The Happy Kind Do you have way too many ideas, half-finished drafts and projects that never seem to move forward? Well, grab your cup of coffee (or tea) and let's dive into this week's episode of Originate Now! This week, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the Creative Clarity Filter —…
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Start Creating Before You Feel Ready
Produced by The Happy Kind In episode 11 of Originate Now, we're digging into a common roadblock that so many creatives face — imposter syndrome — and how it can sneak in just when you're on the edge of something great. Host Jessica Higgins Chapman reflects on her own experience with imposter...
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Build Creative Habits That Stick with This Science-Backed Planning Method
Produced by The Happy Kind In this week's episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman dives into a powerful, science-backed habit-building strategy that actually helps your creativity stick: Implementation Intentions. Rooted in behavioral psychology, this simple “if–then” planning method...
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Why Nothing Is Truly Original and What That Means for Your Creativity
Produced by The Happy Kind Inspired by the book Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores one of the most liberating truths about the creative process: nothing is 100% original. In this episode of Originate Now, learn how to remix your...
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3 Creative Lessons That Changed Everything This Year (Birthday Reflection)
Produced by The Happy Kind In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing a personal, creative reflection on what truly matters. If you need some quick inspiration, a creative mindset shift, or if you’ve ever felt like you’ve checked all the boxes but still feel a little off… this episode is for...
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The Art of Releasing Creative Work: 4 Signs, 3 Mindset Shifts, and a Roadmap to Completion
Produced by The Happy Kind Over-editing. You know, that compulsion to tweak just one more thing, to hold back just a little longer — all under the illusion of “perfecting” your work. But what if the work is already good enough? In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman opens up about her own cycle...
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Do Less, Create More: A Creative’s Guide to Delegation and Task Management
Produced by The Happy Kind Juggling all the things? This episode is for you! In this week's episode of Originate Now, learn how to take some things off your plate, and stay in your creative zone, by implementing the art of delegation and task management. Jessica Higgins Chapman gives you…
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5 Must-Have Creative Tools to Streamline Your Workflow and Boost Creativity
Produced by The Happy Kind Feeling overwhelmed by all the tools out there, or unsure which ones actually support your creativity rather than drain it? In this episode, Jessica Higgins Chapman is sharing 5 essential creative tools that she personally uses, to streamline both life and business. Key...
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Ditch the Labels: How to Create and Redefine Who You Are Beyond Your Job Title
Produced by The Happy Kind If you’ve ever identified mostly with your job title or creative output, this episode is for you! This week on Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of identity beyond job titles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing oneself beyond…
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Process Over Results: Enhancing Your Creativity and Well-Being with Emily Harris
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jess speaks with Emily Harris (7th & Here) about the importance of focusing on the process rather than the results in creative endeavors. They discuss how this shift in mindset can enhance well-being, foster creativity, and lead to...
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The Goal-Better Way: A Kinder, Aligned Approach to Creative Goals
Produced by The Happy Kind In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman introduces the concept she created called The Goal-Better Way, a gentler approach to goal setting that emphasizes self-congruent goals rooted in personal values. The episode also highlights the significance of...
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The Creative Link: Why Creativity Is Essential to Your Well-Being and Health
Produced by The Happy Kind Welcome to the debut episode of Originate Now, the podcast all about creativity and intentionality. In this first episode, host Jessica Higgins Chapman (storyteller, entrepreneur, and founder of the media company: The Happy Kind) dives into the essential connection...
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Originate Now (Trailer)
Transform how you create! Welcome to Originate Now! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress and it also increases positive emotions. So whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Originate Now, created by The Happy Kind! Your weekly dose of tips, inspiration and stories to get you creating! Research shows that creativity is linked with less stress, and it also increases positive emotions. So, whether you’re creating your day, creating a specific project or creating the life you want, now is what we know we have for sure. And now is the time to begin. Join me, Jessica Higgins Chapman (entertainment professional with 500+ TV credits, storyteller, entrepreneur, and mama), each week! I'm providing practical tools and easy to implement strategies to help you get creating and create each day with intention.Originate Now is not about doing more, it’s about doing the things that matter, on purpose.No more waiting for the 'perfect' moment. No more hesitation. Originate Now is about taking action in the present. Join us by subscribing now, to make sure you get every episode!
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The Happy Kind, Jessica Higgins Chapman
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